<p>Job Summary:</p> <p>To apply prescribed ultrasonography for diagnosis in accordance with policy and procedure,</p> <p>Practicing independent good judgment and initiative in the utilization of the ultrasound equipment.</p> <p>To apply patient care, communicating the procedure performed, lessening apprehension and in</p> <p>Accordance with the hospital's Patient Rights Policies. Has knowledge of the needs of patients</p> <p>According to their age group and the ability to modify care according to patient's age.</p> <p>Service and Quality Standards:</p> <p>Service</p> <p>Is Customer focused</p> <p>Anticipates customer needs</p> <p>Adheres to customer service standards</p> <p>Is Competent, caring and compassionate</p> <p>Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect</p> <p>Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior</p> <p>to customers and coworkers</p> <p>People</p> <p>Is conversation conscious</p> <p>Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information</p> <p>Is positive in interactions with others</p> <p>Is courteous and respectful</p> <p>Promotes a harassment free environment</p> <p>Inspires the trust of others</p> <p>Acts in accordance with hospital policies and code of conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.</p> <p>Quality</p> <p>Is excellent in patient care and service</p> <p>Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation</p> <p>Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback</p> <p>Is safety conscious</p> <p>Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives</p> <p>Is involved with improvement efforts</p> <p>Supports performance improvement</p> <p>Seeks ways to improve systems and services</p> <p>Shows commitment to improvement efforts</p> <p>Meets mandatory educational requirements</p> <p>Growth</p> <p>Is a loyal ambassador</p> <p>Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision</p> <p>Is active and involved</p> <p>Supports hospital initiatives</p> <p>Champions innovation and supports change</p> <p>Is a positive role model</p> <p>Fosters team cooperation</p> <p>Finance</p> <p>Is a good steward of hospital resources</p> <p>Develops/uses efficient work methods</p> <p>Is cost effective</p> <p>Conserves organizational resources</p> <p>Job Responsibilities:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Performs and documents patient and family education activities including assessing, performing and documenting</p> </li><li> <p>Provides age specific care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric population.</p> </li><li> <p>Support Patient's rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural and religious diversity</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure appropriate consent forms are signed by the patient or responsible party for invasive procedures</p> </li><li> <p>Review the medical record for patient history acquiring pertinent clinical information</p> </li><li> <p>Proficiently operate all functions of US equipment</p> </li><li> <p>Select the proper transducer(s) for examination(s) being performed</p> </li><li> <p>Adjust Doppler/color Doppler controls to optimize display of data</p> </li></ol> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Education Requirements and Other Requirements:</p> <p>Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent</p> <p>Certification / Licensure: A.R.R.T. registered preferred</p> <p>R.D.M.S. certified or registry eligible</p> <p>Current BLS: Required</p> <p>Experience Requirements:</p> <p>Working Conditions:</p> <p>Extensive walking, standing, pushing and/or lifting medium to heavy weight.</p> <p>Exposure Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues: Al procedures or other</p> <p>Job related tasks that involve inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures should be required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.</p>